Showy lacmellea
Lacmellea speciosa
Family: Apocynaceae
What it is like
A tree.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Andes, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, South America
How it is used for food
The fruit pulp is eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, sap
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Arbol vaca, Copal, Perillo, Popa, Sande cupa, Sande negro, Wepemonkamo, Wepemonkawe